President Donald Trump's special envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, has begun his first visit to the Arctic island in a bid to build ties and make 'friends'. 'I'm here simply to build relationships, to look, to listen and to learn,' Landry said after stepping off an official US plane in Greenland's capital Nuuk on Monday. But Landry's visit to the territory, a semi-autonomous part of Denmark, has touched a nerve, with Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen reiterating his country is 'not for sale' and some Greenlanders giving Landry the cold shoulder. The trip comes amid efforts to resolve a diplomatic crisis sparked by the US president when he threatened to seize Greenland by force. Accompanied by a small entourage, Landry, who is also Governor of Louisiana, travelled for a business summit and will attend the opening of a new US consulate building. He is joined by an American doctor, whose presence has drawn criticism from Greenland’s Health Minister. In February, Trump announced plans for a US hospital ship to be sent to Greenland, an offer that president Nielsen rejected. Having been appointed to the envoy role in December 2025, Landry noted that Trump instructed him to 'go over there, and make a bunch of friends'. His visit, occurring without an official invitation, coincides with sensitive discussions between the US, Denmark, and Greenland. After meeting with Nielsen, Landry emphasized the goodwill nature of his mission, while the Prime Minister reiterated Greenland's right to self-determination. Despite this, local skepticism remains palpable, with no official agreement reached. Several Greenlanders feel that the timing of the visit, just months after US threats, is inappropriate. As Landry promotes the US administration's interest in Greenland, past tensions cast a shadow over efforts to strengthen ties, with leaders emphasizing the importance of respecting Greenland’s autonomy.